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Meritage Homes (MTH) stock pops 10% on Trump mortgage-bond push — what to watch next week

Meritage Homes (MTH) stock pops 10% on Trump mortgage-bond push — what to watch next week

Meritage Homes shares surged 10.4% to $75.45 on Friday after President Trump announced a federal mortgage-bond buying plan targeting lower rates. The Philadelphia Housing index rose 4.8%. Traders now await U.S. inflation data Tuesday and Meritage’s earnings report on Jan. 28. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the bond buying aims to match the Fed’s monthly runoff.
11 January 2026
Meritage Homes stock jumps 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order — what to watch next week

Meritage Homes stock jumps 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order — what to watch next week

Meritage Homes surged 10.4% to $75.45 after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases, aiming to lower rates. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will handle the buys, but details remain unclear. New housing data showed single-family starts up 5.4% in October, while permits dipped 0.5%. The Consumer Price Index for December is due Jan. 13.
Meritage Homes (MTH) Stock Today Encourages a “Show-Me” Quarter: Buybacks, Credit Outlook, and Housing Data Take Center Stage

Meritage Homes (MTH) Stock Today Encourages a “Show-Me” Quarter: Buybacks, Credit Outlook, and Housing Data Take Center Stage

Meritage Homes shares fell 2.6% to $66.52 on Friday, December 19, 2025, extending a week-long slide from the low-$70s. The drop followed mixed housing data, ongoing sector margin pressures, and investor focus on Meritage’s share repurchase plans ahead of its next earnings report. Existing-home sales for November rose to 4.13 million, but supply remained tight.
19 December 2025

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  • Screen Australia Launches Private Investment Toolkit to Bridge Gap Between Producers and Investors
    June 28, 2026, 9:42 PM EDT. Screen Australia has unveiled a free, interactive Private Investment Toolkit aimed at educating screen producers and potential investors. The digital platform stresses a 'market-informed mindset,' providing guidance on pitching, risk management, value setting, and timelines. It helps investors understand Australia's screen sector, tailor investment strategies, and align goals, covering profit-driven and philanthropic investment paths. Developed with industry experts, the toolkit seeks to demystify private investment, enhance transparency, and standardize practices to foster stronger partnerships. Grainne Brunsdon, COO of Screen Australia, highlighted the toolkit's role in promoting confidence and clarity in screen project investments, ultimately supporting a robust, inclusive industry and talent development.

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